The Salty Dog food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cornwall
The Salty Dog holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Caffa Mill Car Park, Station Road, Fowey, PL23 1DF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Salty Dog among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Salty Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Salty Dog none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Salty Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Of Cones Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Fowey River Traders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| West Country Mussels Manufacturers/packers | 90 yards away | Exempt | |
| Captain Hank's Crab And Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| North Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Salt Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Denaro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Shop @ No 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Salty Dog
What is The Salty Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Salty Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The Salty Dog safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salty Dog last inspected?
The Salty Dog was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Salty Dog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salty Dog compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Salty Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Salty Dog and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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